Independent Living Services

To find services that can help you live independently, start by meeting a counselor at any VRS field office. Your counselor will help you decide which services are best for you and explain how you can qualify for financial aid to buy equipment or to make modifications to your home, vehicle or workplace.

Skills Training

Check with the nearest center to discover the range of available training options, including how to use public transportation systems, manage a personal budget, or deal with insensitive and discriminatory behavior by members of the general public.

Peer Counseling

Peer counselors – people with disabilities who live independently – can help you make adjustments if you have a new disability, help you make decisions about your living arrangements, and show you how to use community services effectively.

Advocacy

Centers can help you obtain services from other agencies. They can also initiate social and community changes that make it easier for people with disabilities to live independently. A broad range of additional services can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Some of the more common ones include: community education, public information services, equipment repair, recreational activities, and home modifications.